• Cottony soft rot

  base and the roots, whereas the ascospores infect the above-ground plant parts. In greenhouses, usually only mycelium is produced by the germinating sclerotia [...] sclerotia. The fungus grows quite rapidly inside the plant and kills the host cells. On the infected plant tissue white, fluffy mycelium occurs with new dark [...] cottony soft rot. In the mycelium, big, dark sclerotia are formed. They can easily be seen with the naked eye and look like rat droppings. The symptoms may

• Integrated Pest Management

  pests effectively. This approach is not just about eliminating pests; it's about achieving a balance in the ecosystem. The principles of IPM Prevention IPM [...] Integrated Pest Management in agriculture Integrated Pest Management in agriculture is crucial for sustainable farming. It reduces the reliance on chemical [...] effects on both crops and the environment. Beneficial insects and biological control One of the key aspects of IPM is harnessing the power of natural enemies

• Consumers

  We hope you will find the answer to your question in this list. Biological crop protection What is biological crop protection ? The idea behind biological [...] protection is very simple: natural enemies such as predatory mites , ladybugs, and parasitic wasps are released to combat harmful insects, in the same way as [...] journey. The plant first has to form fruit before the tomato can actually start to grow. In nature, insects and other animals take care of the pollination

• Shallot aphid

  antennae are pale, apart from the ends of the antennae and the tarsi. The siphunculi are short an swollen towards the apex. The shallot aphid does not alternate [...] before reaching adulthood. With each moult they shed white skin, betraying their presence in the crop. Wingless females of the shallot aphid are 1.1-2.2 [...] overwintering and there is no sexual stage in the life cycle. No eggs are produced. Myzus ascalonicus is cold hardy and overwinters in sheltered places and

• Open field pollination

  plays a pivotal role in the formation of fruits and seeds. In the context of open field crop cultivation, effective pollination is key to bountiful harvests [...] must. The best pollination takes place early at morning, hence the use of bumblebees, whom are early risers, is recommended. Natupol Booster is developed [...] number colonies is the best choice for long flowering crops. Outdoor crops pollination advice Achieving optimal pollination in outdoor crops is vital for ensuring

• Fall Armyworm

  General The fall armyworm is a polyphagous pest that is indigenous throughout the Americas. Recently, it has been found in Africa too. The caterpillars [...] those with a strong ultra-violet component. Damage symptoms The developing larvae eat different parts of the host plant, depending on the crop, the stage [...] black. They have a distinct white inverted Y-shaped mark on the front of the head and four large spots on the upper surface of the last segment. Pupae are

• Flowering potted plants

  from white to pink, red, orange, peach, yellow and purple. Phalaenopsis is also known as the moth orchid. Its genus consists of some 60 species. The Phalaenopsis [...] species of flowering potted plants, the most common species are: Poinsettia is well known and popular for its large red, white and green leaves, especially around [...] around Christmas. Begonia is a perennial flowering plants and belongs to the family of Begoniaceae . The genus consists of 1,795 different plant species

• Predatory mites

  chemical pesticides. Koppert is the pioneer in the development of predatory mite solutions, starting in 1967 with the rearing of the predatory mite Phytoseiulus [...] Scouting is essential to know where the pest is, how severe the infestation is and to identify the pest. Select the right predatory mite: Choose the appropriate [...] disruptions to the local ecosystem through the use of chemical pesticides. Easy to use and integrate: Predatory mites can be used in combination with other b

• Chafers

  General The chafers are beetles of the Scarabaeidae family. The larvae of both species live in the soil and feed on the roots of many plants. They are [...] Amphimallon majalis is somewhat smaller; about 13-15 mm long and reddish-brown in colour. The adult beetles fly in the evening, generally in June and July and [...] mate. During the night the females move to the ground to lay their eggs. Eggs are shiny and white. The eggs hatch after about four weeks and the larvae start

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